How far is Springfield, MA from Grafton, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Grafton, MA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Grafton.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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4
Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
2620 ft · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Millbury
147 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Main Street
56 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
68 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elm Street
24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street
3168 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Canal Street
598 ft · 16 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Canal Street
808 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Millbury Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Millbury Street
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Turn left onto Worcester Street
41 m · 11 sec · Worcester Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
9 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Grafton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Grafton?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Springfield and 27.9 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brimfield.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.2070400, -71.6856200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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